Meaning: Form of Màiri; ultimate meaning uncertain
The story
Mhairi Anglicizes the form used when addressing Màiri in Scottish Gaelic. It belongs to the Mary family, whose deeper origin remains disputed, rather than directly meaning beloved.
Spellings & variants
- Mairi
- Mary
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Mhairi comes from Scottish Gaelic.
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